In this week’s edition of Thursday Thoughts, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Bedell shares how the AACPS wellness program is supporting the well-being of our students, staff, and community.  #BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily #AACPSWellness

English https://youtu.be/O-9BGyn1mCw
Spanish https://youtu.be/d_rbWdTLkNE

5 months ago, AACPS
Thursday Thoughts with Dr. Bedell -- October 30, 2026
Join us for the 2025 Family Involvement Conference, Saturday, November 8, 9am - 1:30pm at Anne Arundel Community College for a keynote presentation, breakout sessions, resources, and more! Lunch provided with preregistration: Register today at www.aacps.org/familyconference!
5 months ago, Anne Arundel County Public Schools
Family Involvement Conference Sat. Nov. 8, 9 am - 1:30 pm at AACC
Family Involvement Conference Sat. Nov. 8, 9 am - 1:30 pm at AACC
Family Involvement Conference Sat. Nov. 8, 9 am - 1:30 pm at AACC
Family Involvement Conference Sat. Nov. 8, 9 am - 1:30 pm at AACC

View our November 2025 Family Link Newsletter:
🔗 https://aacps.edurooms.com/engage/anne-arundel-county-public-schools/newsletters/family-link-november-2025
‣Family Involvement Conference
‣Dates to Remember
‣You Belong Here! Family Forum
‣Family Engagement Tip of the Month
‣Family Academy
...and more

5 months ago, AACPS
Family Link Newsletter - puzzle pieces containing images of students, parents, and community members
The amazing Mr. Kahn following through on his promise to students after they achieve Harvest for the Hungry goals! #BelongGrowSucceed @AACountySchools
5 months ago, Folger McKinsey Elementary School
Silly String
Folger students are loving their time in the Media! Just look at their data! #BelongGrowSucceed @AACountySchools
5 months ago, Folger McKinsey Elementary School
Media
It's Family Academy Friday! Check out the Family Academy Newsletter at https://aacps.edurooms.com/engage/family-academy/newsletters/family-academy-friday-10-24-25. Visit the Family Academy anytime at www.aacps.org/familyacademy or in Spanish at www.aacps.org/academiafamiliar! #AACPSFamily #BelongGrowSucceed
5 months ago, Anne Arundel County Public Schools
Family Academy Fridays
Viernes de la Academia Familiar
This week Folger hosted our Network 2 Literacy teachers. It was an exciting morning watching ELA Collaborative planning and visiting Grade 2 classrooms. @AACountySchools #BelongGrowSucceed
5 months ago, Folger McKinsey Elementary School
Literacy

In this week’s edition of Thursday Thoughts, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Bedell discusses revisions to the current school year calendar that eliminate most of the remaining early dismissal days. #BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily

English: https://youtu.be/RXTb7Io_5CE

Spanish: https://youtu.be/i0tIre8yBfQ

5 months ago, AACPS
Dr. Bedell Thursday Thoughts

In this week’s edition of Thursday Thoughts, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Bedell discusses revisions to the current school year calendar that eliminate most of the remaining early dismissal days. #BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily

English: https://youtu.be/RXTb7Io_5CE
Spanish: https://youtu.be/i0tIre8yBfQ

5 months ago, AACPS
Dr. Bedell Thursday Thoughts
Mrs. Moreland engages students in powerful phonics instruction! #BelongGrowSucceed
5 months ago, Folger McKinsey Elementary School
Mrs. Moreland
Using manipulatives for some fun math in Mrs. Wick's kindergarten!  #BelongGrowSucceed
5 months ago, Folger McKinsey Elementary School
Ms. Wicks
Poetry and journal work in Mrs. Radi's 4th grade! #BelongGrowSucceed
5 months ago, Folger McKinsey Elementary School
Poetry

AACPS 10/22/25: Traffic accidents in the western portion of the county this morning are causing some significant delays for buses. All buses will make all stops but may be delayed in getting to those stops. Buses in the Arundel, Broadneck, Crofton, and Meade clusters may be particularly impacted.

5 months ago, AACPS
Traffic backups
The Board of Education today announced logistics for a public briefing and two public hearings related to Phase 2 of the school district’s comprehensive redistricting process. There are currently six plans under consideration, four of which the Board put forward at its September 17, 2025, meeting and two of which it added at its October 15, 2025, meeting.

For details, go to https://www.aacps.org/article/2498763.
5 months ago, AACPS
Phase 2 redistricting briefing, hearings
Utilizing flexibility provided in a new law, the Board of Education has altered the current school year calendar by removing six early dismissal days and creating in their place three full school days for students followed by three non-student days in which teachers can complete grading and other staff can engage in professional learning. #BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily

For details, go to https://www.aacps.org/article/2490677.
6 months ago, AACPS
School Calendar adjustment artwork
In this week’s edition of Thursday Thoughts, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Bedell discusses the ongoing Phase 2 redistricting process. #BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily

English: https://youtu.be/-KbI4X48oCY
Spanish: https://youtu.be/jYJRivm8LhY
6 months ago, AACPS
Thursday Thoughts with Dr. Bedell
Acting on newly released unofficial enrollment counts for the current school year provided to it last night, the Board of Education has moved two additional redistricting proposals to public hearing. With last night’s action, the Board has now moved six proposals forward to public hearing.

For details, go to https://www.aacps.org/article/2489634.
6 months ago, AACPS
Phase 2 redistricting

Harvest for the Hungry Spirit Week. Thank you for your contributions and a big shout out to our volunteers for helping collect the donations from our classrooms. #BelongGrowSucceed @AACountyschools

6 months ago, Folger McKinsey Elementary School
HARVEST FOR THE HUNGRY
HARVEST FOR THE HUNGRY
Unity Day at Folger McKinsey Elementary #BelongGrowSucceed @AACountyschools
6 months ago, Folger McKinsey Elementary School
Unity Day
Unity Day
Unity Day
Unity Day

Graduating seniors at 14 county high schools will once again receive their diplomas at the Live! Event Center at Arundel Mills this spring, with ceremonies at eight other schools scheduled at other venues, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Bedell announced today.
For more details, go to www.aacps.org/graduations.

6 months ago, AACPS
Class of 2026 artwork